If you have diabetes, that doesn't mean you can't have your dessert and eat it too. You can have dessert and still keep your blood glucose (sugar) level on target.

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Diabetes Tip #8

The Sweet Truth About Your Sweet Tooth

If you have diabetes, that doesn't mean you can't have your desert and eat it too. People with diabetes can eat dessert and still keep their blood glucose (sugar) levels in their target range. If you like sweets, but also want to lose weight, you can try these tips:

Satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh or dried fruit
Eat just a small serving of your favorite dessert
When dining out, split desserts with a friend or family member
Cut back on the amounts of sugar and fat to turn your favorite recipes into new favorite diabetic recipes
Try new recipes for lower-calorie sweets
Choose lower-calorie, lower-fat versions of your favorite desserts

Diabetes Tip #1
Walking with a friend... what could be better? Morning exercise is recommended.

Diabetes Tip #2
As a diabetic, you must always keep yourself well hydrated, and water is best.

Diabetes Tip #3
Diabetic foot complications are the number one cause of nontraumatic foot amputations in the United States.

More Diabetes Tips:

Diabetes Tip #4
Candy or toys?

Diabetes Tip #5
Feed a cold.

Diabetes Tip #6
Enjoy your exercise.

Diabetes Tip #7
Hyperglycemia?

Diabetes Tip #8
Your sweet tooth.

Diabetes Tip #9
Pre-diabetes?

Diabetes Tip #10
I hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #11
Still hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #12
Handful of nuts.

Diabetes Tip #13
Anyone can have diabetes.

Before your next visit to one of our clinics, read more about how to live with diabetes. Then, let our professionals help you get a handle on your diabetic condition.

About Diabetes
-- Type 1 Diabetes
-- Type 2 Diabetes
-- Gestational Diabetes
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Diabetes and Your Heart
-- Diabetes and Women

Diabetes and Nutrition
-- A Diabetic Diet
-- Diabetes and Dining Out
-- Diabetes and Desserts
-- Food Labels and Diabetes
-- Diabetes and Holidays

Diabetic Lifestyle
-- Diabetes and Exercise
-- Diabetes and Weight Loss

Before Diabetes Hits
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Delaying Diabetes
-- Preventing Diabetes

Living with Diabetes
-- Emergency Readiness
-- Diabetes Health Care
-- Health Care Team
-- Diabetes Resources

Diabetes in Children
-- Diabetes Management
-- Diabetic Food Schedule
-- Diabetes in Teens
-- Diabetes at School
-- Parenting a Diabetic